18377. Adulteration of canned smoked mussels.   U. S. v. 78 Cases   *   *   *.
(F. D. C. No. 31953.,   Sample No. 22989-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   October 30,1951, Southern District of New York.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   On or about May 29,1951, from Holland.
PRODUCT: 718 cases, each containing 48 3%-ounce cans, of smoked mussels at 
New York, N. Y.
NATURE OF CHARGE : Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted in 
whole or in part of a decomposed substance. Examination disclosed that the 
product was decomposed. The product was adulterated while held for sale 
after shipment in interstate commerce.
DISPOSITION : December 12, 1951. Theodore Koryn, New York, N. Y., claimant, 
having consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was 
entered and the court ordered that the product be released under bond for 
segregation and destruction of the unfit portion, under the supervision of the 
Food and Drug Administration.   12 cases and 7 cans were destroyed.